Abstract
Emergency Departments (ED) are increasingly deluged with people suffering from psychiatric/mental health and substance abuse problems. Inability to properly care for these patients threatens safety and achievement of high quality outcomes. Gain insight into how placing dedicated psychiatric staff in the ED significantly improves safety and quality outcomes.
Sigma Membership
Kappa Theta
Type
Presentation
Format Type
Text-based Document
Study Design/Type
N/A
Research Approach
N/A
Keywords:
Behavioral Health, Emergency Department, Innovative Staffing
Recommended Citation
Moran, Judith, "Joining Forces: Improving Behavioral Health in the Emergency Department" (2019). Convention. 333.
https://www.sigmarepository.org/convention/2019/presentations_2019/333
Conference Name
45th Biennial Convention
Conference Host
Sigma Theta Tau International
Conference Location
Washington, DC, USA
Conference Year
2019
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Joining Forces: Improving Behavioral Health in the Emergency Department
Washington, DC, USA
Emergency Departments (ED) are increasingly deluged with people suffering from psychiatric/mental health and substance abuse problems. Inability to properly care for these patients threatens safety and achievement of high quality outcomes. Gain insight into how placing dedicated psychiatric staff in the ED significantly improves safety and quality outcomes.
Description
45th Biennial Convention 2019 Theme: Connect. Collaborate. Catalyze.